ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan and prepare for offshore emergencies

1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity

1.2. Obtain, confirm and apply work instructions for the allocated task, including knowledge of relevant actions undertaken to control and alleviate critical situations

1.3. Identify, manage and report all potential hazards

1.4. Resolve coordination requirements with others at the site prior to commencing and during work activities and ensure briefings/handover details are read/passed on

2. Participate in gas and collision drills

2.1. Identify, interpret and apply gas alert alarms

2.2. Close watertight and gaslight openings in correct sequence

2.3. Read, interpret and apply emergency ventilation shutdown procedure

2.4. Assist with flood control procedures, as directed

2.5. Identify assigned boat station and follow procedure

3. Participate in rig abandonment drills

3.1. Receive, interpret and apply orders for rig abandonment

3.2. Identify correct assigned boat station

3.3. Read, interpret and apply correct survival capsule boarding procedure

3.4. Launch inflatable life raft in accordance with manufacturer's and/or company procedure

3.5. Obtain and wear survival suit/life jacket

3.6. Start survival capsule in accordance with manufacturer's and/or company procedures, as directed

3.7. Lower and release survival capsule

3.8. Operate survival capsule spray protection and air pressurisation system as directed

3.9. Read, interpret and apply First Aid and medivac procedures

4. Participate in "man overboard" drills

4.1. Launch lifebuoy and marker in accordance with manufacturer's and/or company procedures

4.2. Identify, locate and raise correct alarms

4.3. Maintain watch on man in water until rescue is effected

4.4. Direct crane basket recovery, where appropriate

5. Carry out helicopter emergency duties

5.1. Obtain and wear fire resistant clothing (fearnought suit)

5.2. Operate flight deck fire monitors in water and foam modes

5.3. Operate available rescue equipment in accordance with manufacturers and/or company procedures

5.4. Give evacuation assistance from crash site to injured personnel

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes the ability to carry out the following, as required to contribute to the control of offshore emergencies:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for contributing to the control of offshore emergencies

implement personal protection requirements appropriate to the environment

recognise effects of changes of ambient conditions on operations

locate sources of information and interpret drawings and manuals

operate equipment

apply good housekeeping principals

apply workplace communication procedures, using:

2-way radio

hand signals

telephone

public address system

written work instructions

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to contribute to the control of offshore emergencies:

occupational health, safety and environment requirements and procedures

company and statutory guidelines, procedures and practices

emergency procedures

fire and gas control system

emergency shutdown control system

effects of loss of any utility and its reinstatement

functioning of process control, including instrumentation

equipment layout and its connection with other systems

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:

knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for contributing to the control of offshore emergencies

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of contributing to offshore emergency control

working with others to undertake and complete the control of offshore emergencies that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of contributing to the control of offshore emergencies that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:

written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistent achievement of required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete the control of offshore emergencies

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant compliance documentation may include:

legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

code of practice

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Petroleum Submerged Lands Act (PSLA)

petroleum regulations

duty of care

Work instructions may come from briefings, handovers, plans and work orders and may be written or verbal, formal or informal and may include:

nature and scope of tasks

specifications

quality of finished works

achieved targets

operational conditions

obtaining of required permits

site layout

out of bounds areas

worksite inspection requirements

lighting conditions

plant of equipment defects

coordination requirements or issues

contamination control requirements

environmental control requirements

barricade and signage requirements

work practices covering:

individual operation

team operation

use of personal protective equipment

consideration of toxic substances

continuous communication maintained

reacting to on-site emergencies

Relevant actions may include:

make safe

isolate

shutdown

evacuate work area

report

record

contain

rectify

Report may include:

oral

written

Hazards may include:

working in proximity to drilling rig

working in different weather conditions, including:

sun, rain, wind, storms

hot and cold

calm to severe weather conditions

24 hour operation

critical situations including:

operational difficulties

equipment failure

leaks

fires

kicks

Coordination requirements may include:

other equipment operators

maintenance personnel

supervisors

site personnel

Briefings/handover details may include:

safety briefing/induction

pre-tour safety meeting

weekly safety meetings

job safety analysis (JSA)

agreed procedures may include:

company

facility

client

toolbox

permit to work

Alarms may include:

audible

warning gestures

oral warnings

fixed system specific to installation